Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Design and performance of the Bensport Induction Pipe. | ||
| View original record | x 230. To R. from E. c.c. Sg. Wor. Hs. By. E.4/HP.3.6.32. re Bensport Induction Pipe. Referring to your memo R.2/M.1.6.32, the pipe from the supercharger is larger than the pipe to which you refer in… | ||
| scan0002 | Design considerations for engine pipework to prevent fuel accumulation and ensure smooth mixture flow. | ||
| View original record | (2) E.4/HP.3.6.32. ------------ arranged that the high speed section was as straight and smooth as possible. This pipe from the blower must, of course, be so arranged that there is no tendency for… | ||
| scan0003 | Proposed modifications to a standard S.U. carburetter for air supply, silencing, and cleaning. | ||
| View original record | X208 To R. from E. c.c. Sg. Wor. Hs. BY. E.5/HP.27.3.32. re Bensport Carburetter. The attached scheme is not completed but shows the standard S.U. carburetter with the modification we propose for… | ||
| scan0004 | Design of Bensport induction pipes, focusing on oil collection issues and the positioning of safety blow-back valves. | ||
| View original record | X230. To R. from E. E.10/HP.23.9.32. c.c. Sg. Wor. Hs. By. re Bensport Induction Pipes. Please find herewith print of LeC.3200 dealing with the above. Naturally we shall expect to try several types of… | ||
| scan0005 | Issuance of scheme LeC.3200 for testing, determining clearances and engine suspension modification. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.10/HP.23.9.32. We have issued LeC.3200 as being on the lines of the most likely scheme and to enable us to determine the necessary clearances for other features of the installation, but before… | ||
| scan0006 | Lack of communication about a scheme for making and fitting Bensport carburetter parts. | ||
| View original record | Hs. E. ---- X 208. BY.21/G.27.9.32. BENSPORT - CARBURETTER. -------------------- I attach hereto copy of a note I have received from Wor., as I think you are aware this Department had no knowledge… | ||
| scan0007 | Arguing against sub-contracting the carburetter for the Bensport chassis, advocating for in-house production. | ||
| View original record | COPY. ---- BY/Cgh. from Wor. BY. from Wor. ---------------- Wor.5/T.27.9.32. ---------------- With reference to E/JNR.1/HP.19.9.32. and Mr. Clough's pencilled note. I personally do not agree that it… | ||
| scan0008 | Carburettor supply and modifications required for the Bensport car. | ||
| View original record | Y208. To RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/MJ.12.12.32. BENSPORT CARBURATION. The first Bensport will be running about by the end of the month. We shall have no carburetters for it unless we let Mr. Skinner of… | ||
| scan0009 | Covering note for a sketch of an automatic mixture control for two S.U. carburetters, regarding Bensport J.1. | ||
| View original record | X 208. Hs/Rm. E/JNR.3/HP.12.12.32. re Bensport J.1. Please receive herewith: LeC.3007 - showing a sketch of the automatic mixture control to the two S.U. carburetters. E/JNR. | ||
| scan0010 | Requesting to decarbonise the engine and fit rear engine feet on car 19-G4 before it goes to Birmingham. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. From Hs/Rm. X.208. Hs/Rm.2/MJ.16.12.32. BENSPORT CARBURATION. 19-G4. Further to our note reference Hs/Rm.3/MJ.12.12.32. Will you please decarbonise the engine, and also fit rear engine feet,… | ||
| scan0011 | Request for modified drawings and the urgent production of two Bensport induction pipes. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Hs/Rn. Y230. Hs/Rm.5/KT.13.1.33. BENSPORT INDUCTION PIPES. E59282/3 We hand you herewith modified drawings of the induction pipe to LeC.3877 for Bensport. The flange has been slightly… | ||
| scan0012 | Trial of the Heards Induction Balance for experimental testing on the Bensport. | ||
| View original record | X23a. Lp. from Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. Hs/Rn.4/KT.30.1.33. Thank you for your memo re. Heards Induction Balance. The principle is sufficiently interesting for us to try the device, and we propose to make up… | ||
| scan0013 | Engine fuel distribution issues and experiments to improve carburettor performance. | ||
| View original record | X208. FILES. 7.2.33. BENSPORT J.I. Comp. Ratio. 6.3 : 1. E.59139 (113 1/2o) Camshaft. 2 - 1.375 S.U. Carbs. on cast alum pipes, between 2 & 3 and 4 & 5 cyls. DISTRIBUTION. With perfectly balanced… | ||
| scan0014 | Performance graph of BHP and BMEP vs RPM for a Unit C.9 engine with varying intake manifold restrictions. | ||
| View original record | BENSPORT J.1 FEB 6 1933 UNIT C.9 COMP RATIO 6.3:1 (STANDARD E.S6604) CAMSHAFT E.S9139 (113 1/2°) 2 S.U. 1.375 CARBS ON CAST ALUM. PIPE WITH VARYING SIZE RESTRICTION HOLE ① 1.5 DIA. BALANCED PIPE ②… | ||
| scan0015 | Confirming a discussion and outlining proposed modifications for a carburetter and induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | X208 To Hs. from E. c. By. Hs/Mths. E.2/HP.20.2.33. Carburetter and Induction Pipe. Confirming our discussion of this morning, it is agreed that we do not see any immediate prospect of achieving good… | ||
| scan0016 | Proposed design layout for a Bensport carburetter air intake and silencer. | ||
| View original record | X 208. To Hs/Rm. from E/JNR. E/JNR.1/HP.13.3.33. Bensport Carburetter Air Intake. We send you herewith: LeC.3395 - showing the air intake and silencer as we propose to fit it to the Bensport engine.… | ||
| scan0017 | The hot spot pipes and silencer for a Bensport Series 1 vehicle. | ||
| View original record | X 208. To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.2/HP.25.3.33. c. Wer. Hs. re Bensport Series 1. We send you herewith: LeC.3427 - showing the hot spot pipes from the engine to the separate silencer, and the tail pipe… | ||
| scan0018 | Covering memo for attached notes concerning a discussion on Bensport S.U. Carburetters following Mr Skinner's visit. | ||
| View original record | Rm x208 To Dr. from E. E.7/HP.8.4.33. c. Hs. Roy. re Bensport S.U. Carburetters. --------------------------- We attach herewith some rough notes concerning the points discussed during Mr Skinner's… | ||
| scan0019 | Visit regarding the design, materials, and finish of Bensport Carburetters. | ||
| View original record | E.2/HP.8.4.33. -------------------------- Visit of Mr Skinner with regard to Bensport Carburetters - Friday 7.4.33. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was… | ||
| scan0020 | Modifications to the throttle body and carburetter suction chamber cap. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.2/HP.8.4.33. be used in conjunction with it to avoid mild steel bearing on mild steel. We find that the brass levers are inclined to wear rapidly at this point. RR. will send a modified… | ||
| scan0021 | Request to manufacture a modified set of induction pipes for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Hs/CTS. X230- Hs/CTS.18/KT.19.4.33. BENSPORT. Will you please make a set of induction pipes to E.59292/3 modified to EX.10401. We would like these as soon as possible as they will have to be… | ||
| scan0022 | Request for a drawing for the Bensport induction pipes. | ||
| View original record | By. from Hs/Rm. X230 Hs/Rm.16/KT.19.4.33 BENSPORT INDUCTION PIPES. While developing the induction system for Bensport to obtain the best possible combination, we would like a drawing which represents… | ||
| scan0023 | Blueprints for new experimental inlet pipes for the Bensport J.I. Chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO RHEY c. Hs/Rm. Y230- BY/CS9/EH.28.4.33. Re Bensport J.I. Chassis - Inlet Pipes - Sec:5070. Please receive herewith blue prints of the following drawings, detailed to memo' Hs/Rm.16/KT.19.4.33, and… | ||
| scan0024 | Blueprint for a Bentley carburetter part from the S.U. Company. | ||
| View original record | X208. To BY. from E. c. Hs/Rm. E.2/HP.29.4.33. Bentley Carburetters. We send you herewith a blueprint of part No. 1161.G. received from the S.U. Co. giving particulars of the thread for the petrol… | ||
| scan0025 | Bentley carburation, requesting a test of moving the intake silencer to improve consumption. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from E. x208. E.13/HP.3.5.33. c. By. Bentley Carburation. Referring to Hs/Rm./6/KT.2.5.33, we should like you to test the intake silencer moved about 2" further back nearer to the dash. This… | ||
| scan0026 | Modification to the Bensport ignition wiring, requiring buffer ends on the induction pipes. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. 1230 E/JNR.1/HP.5.5.33. c. Hs. RHC. Bensport Ignition Wiring. We send you herewith: LeC.3478 showing a modified bracket and trunk pipe for the ignition wires. The reason for doing… | ||
| scan0027 | Test results for various configurations of a Bentley Air Silencer. | ||
| View original record | X208 Files 15.5.33. BENTLEY AIR SILENCER. (1) No Air Intake Load. BHP. PTs/Hr. Pts/BHP/Hr. Indn Depn. "Hg. Intake Depn. "H2O 64.6 107.6 65.5 .609 1.6 - (2) Improved Intake bend (ex.19.G.IV). 65.4… | ||
| scan0028 | Instruction to incorporate modification V.1567 into drawing EB.355 for an air intake bend. | ||
| View original record | X208 To E. from Hs/GHW. c. to Hs. Hs/GHW.4/KT.19.5.33. Will you please incorporate modification V.1567 to drawing EB.355 (Air intake bend). Hs/G.H.Whyman. | ||
| scan0029 | Design and testing of a new, larger Bentley air silencer. | ||
| View original record | x208. To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.11/HP.24.5.33. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. re Bentley Air Silencer. We send you herewith: LeC.3500 showing the larger air silencer, and the bigger and longer air intake manifold. The… | ||
| scan0030 | Blueprint showing the design and dimensions for an experimental air intake, modified from E.B. 355. | ||
| View original record | [ "V1567", "5.650", "2.500 DIA", "2.500 INSIDE DIA", "ROYCE, LTD.", "T ROOM", "19 MAY 1933", "DERBY.", "AIR INTAKE (EXP) MOD FROM E.B. 355." ], | ||
| scan0031 | Test results and instructions for a new venturi-type centre piece for the Bentley induction system. | ||
| View original record | X230- To E. from Hs/Rm. c. to BY. Hs/Rm.1/KT.24.5.33. BENTLEY INDUCTION SYSTEM. We have now completed our tests on the Bentley induction system, and find that by using a venturi type of centre piece,… | ||
| scan0032 | Blueprint of a Balance Restriction component for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | V.1553. .050 SWEAT .375 RAD. 2.400 CRS ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM 24 MAY 1933 DERBY. 1.495 DIA 1.00 DIA .500 DIA 1.250 2.000 2.200 BALANCE RESTRICTION. BENTLEY MAT: B. 1. OFF. | ||
| scan0033 | Performance graph plotting B.H.P and B.M.E.P against R.P.M., with engine specifications and a timing diagram. | ||
| View original record | UNIT C.10 BENTLEY RMB 14 MAY 23 / 33 COMP RATIO 6.5 | TREP INLETS CAMSHAFT E.59139 (.137) 2 S.U. (1.375) CARBS ON PIPES E.S.9292/3 MOD EX/.040% ① BALANCE RESTRICTION Y/544 (.000") ② Y/558 (.300)… | ||
| scan0034 | Fitting a venturi centre piece to the Bentley Induction System. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. X230. E/JNR.7/HP.25.5.33. c. Hs. re Bentley Induction System. We send you herewith: LeC.3509, showing a venturi centre piece between the two induction pipes. Will you please… | ||
| scan0035 | Increase in length of a Bentley Air Intake Silencer. | ||
| View original record | X208 To SY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.6/HP.27.5.33. c. Hs/Wymn. re Bentley Air Intake Silencer. The Experimental Department tell us that the air silencer on LeC.3500 must be increased in length .5". We have… | ||
| scan0036 | From G.H. Whyman instructing RHC to make four air silencers for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | X208 Rm. from G.H. Whyman. 29.5.33. Re. attached memo, RHC. has been instructed to make four air silencers to LeC.3500, for the Bentley cars. Hs/GHW. | ||
| scan0037 | Chasing a decision on the finish for Bentley carburettors and associated parts. | ||
| View original record | X 208- To Hs/Rm. from E. c. By. Roy. E.1/HP.14.6.33. Bentley Carburetters. It was agreed some time ago that two of the Bentley chassis should be rigged up with different finishes to the carburetters… | ||
| scan0038 | Scratch brush finish for the induction system and air silencer of a Bentley destined for France. | ||
| View original record | X230 To E. from Hs/Rm. c. BY. ROY. Hs/Rm.18/KT.14.6.33. With reference to E.1/HP.14.6.33. we can arrange that the final Bentley which will be going to France will have its induction system and air… | ||
| scan0039 | Alternative finishes for a Bentley engine and requesting a decision. | ||
| View original record | X 208 To Sg. From Hs. c.c. Wor. c.c. R. c.c. By. c.c. Da. c.c. Hdy. Hs.5/MJ.16.6.33. FINISH OF BENTLEY ENGINE. We have been attempting to build up a Bentley engine to show an alternative finish. The… | ||
| scan0040 | Note discussing a failure in the riveting of supporting brackets for air silencers and requesting a design review. | ||
| View original record | x208. E. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/MA.21.8.33. We have had a note from GWH. in which he says that the rivetting of the supporting brackets of the air silencers are not up to the job. We ourselves have had a… | ||
| scan0041 | Standardisation of parts document for a modified water pipe to carburetter water jackets. | ||
| View original record | RR 785B (5H) (52674, 16-10-33) BM. 3/262/6. x 208. COMPLETED 24.11.33. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 10.11.33. X No. 208. Drawing LeC. No. 3654. Part List Description of Parts. MODIFIED WATER… | ||
| scan0042 | Scheme to modify the petrol system on a Bentley car to reduce piping and unions. | ||
| View original record | To RHC; from Hs/Rm; Hs/Rm.7/KT. 2.12.33. PETROL SYSTEM ON THE BENTLEY. We have eleven petrol unions between the tap on the dashboard and the carburetters on the Bentley car. Attached are some sketches… | ||
| scan0043 | Requesting the production of a modified induction pipe and brass blanks for the Bentley Induction System on the Spectre engine. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/CTS. X230 Hs/CTS.12/KW4.1.34. Bentley Induction System. ------------------------ Further to our memo. Hs/CTS.8/KW4.1.34. will you please produce this pipe having carburetter flanges… | ||
| scan0044 | Effects of reducing the Bentley Induction Pipe diameter and requesting a mock-up. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X230 Hs/CTS.8/KW4.1.34. Bentley Indn. System. Re. memo. E/PSN.1/HP27.12.33, in which it is desired to know the effect of reducing the induction pipe diameter from 1.500 to 1.375, to note the… | ||
| scan0045 | Instructions for building a Semi-Expanding Carburetter with specific modifications. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x205 Hs/Swd1.17/KW.25.1.34. Will you please build up a Semi-Expanding Carburetter to L.O.P.E84480, and incorporating the following modifications:- (1) Delete Adaptor E.83985 and machine… | ||
| scan0046 | Step-by-step procedure for changing and fitting the Float Chamber Dain pipes to a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X208 To By: Hs/GWH.17/KW.30.5.34 Procedure in changing and fitting the Float Chamber Dain pipes to Bentley. Operation. (1) Disconnect the petrol pipe from the float chamber. (2) Take nuts off front… | ||
| scan0047 | Requesting the creation of spring-loaded mixture controls for Bentley carburetters to fix an issue with jets. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X208 Hs/Gry.1/KW.22.6.34. Mixture Controls - Bentley. It is very rarely that both jets return to the full weak position on Bentley carburetters owing to slack in the pins etc. Bad slow running… | ||
| scan0048 | Schematic for a Mixture Control component for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | [ "MIXTURE CONTROL BENTLEY", "H.S. 1433", "SCALE 4/1", "1.275", ".220", ".050", ".0937 R", ".800 SPH RAD", "S/M", ".585", ".330", ".312 DIA", ".062", ".245 DIA", "S/N.", ".345 DIA", ".315", "5… | ||
| scan0049 | Standardisation of parts for modified float chambers, drain pipes, and plug terminals to prevent petrol spraying and flooding. | ||
| View original record | RR 755UN (SH) (S 512, 29-12-33) V. 3/640/2 COMPLETED 12.7.34. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 31.5.34. Handwritten: 22-6-34 X No. 208. Drawing LeC. No. 3947. Part List Description of Parts.… | ||
| scan0050 | Estimated cost for extra jigs, tools, and equipment for a modification to be fitted on all cars. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of PARTS X Est. cost of extra jigs tools and equipment. (Sft/Ws.14.6.34)£8.0.0. This modification is already instructed to be fitted on all cars. [Stamp] W 3 MAY 1934 RECEIVED | ||
| scan0051 | Letter to the Packless Gland Co. regarding the design and supply of parts for a carburettor, water pump, and thermostat. | ||
| View original record | X208 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.9/KW. 26th June, 1934. The Packless Gland Co., Windmill Road, Sunbury, MIDDLESEX. For the attention of Mr. Martin-Hurst. Dear Sir, We thank you for calling at our Works on… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a carburetter mixture control, a packless gland for a water pump, and a by-pass thermostat. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SUNBURY 406. Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: PACKLESS, SUNBURY COMMON. THE PACKLESS GLAND CO., LTD. MAKERS OF THERMOFLEX DIRECTORS: M. PAYNE. W. A. PAYNE. W.F.F.… | ||
| scan0053 | Testing of new, less expensive flexible petrol pipes from Benton and Stone. | ||
| View original record | x208 BWG see me File To Hs. from E/Lid. E/Lid.7/HP.19.7.34. Flexible Petrol Piping. Herewith two all metal flexible petrol pipes (suitable for 20/25 and Bentley) made by Benton and Stone. We should be… | ||
| scan0054 | Comparing pricing and considering alternative suppliers for Petroflex pipes. | ||
| View original record | X208 E. c. to Hs. ROY/MS8/P.25.7.34. PETROFLEX PIPES. We are at present purchasing the Petroflex Pipes used on chassis from The Power Flexible Tubing Co., of London, and are paying from 7/- to 9/-… | ||
| scan0055 | Purchase and testing of Petroflex flexible petrol pipes from various manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | To ROY. from E/Lid. C. Hs. E/Lid.1/HP.26.7.34. Petroflex Pipes. With reference to ROY/Ms.8/P.25.7.34, we do not consider that you should purchase our future requirements of flexible petrol pipes… | ||
| scan0056 | Letter despatching carburetter mixture control parts for a Bentley and requesting information on by-pass thermostats. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.12/KW. 26th July, 1934. The Packless Gland Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. For the attention of Mr. Martin-Hurst. Dear Sirs, We are at last despatching 2 sets of parts… | ||
| scan0057 | Requesting the dispatch of parts to the Packless Gland Co. for completion and testing. | ||
| View original record | +208 D/BP. c. to Roy/Ms. c. to G/Mt. Hs/Les.13/KW.26.7.34. Will you please despatch to the Packless Gland Co., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex, 2 sets of parts to LeC.3934. These will be returned to… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding carburetter mixture controls and by-pass thermostats. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SUNBURY 406. Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: PACKLESS, SUNBURY COMMON. Handwritten notes: LES, Stat 16-, Ful THE PACKLESS GLAND CO., LTD. MAKERS OF THERMOFLEX Bellows… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. discussing thermostat design, its perceived shortcomings, and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. You will notice that a ball valve is mounted in the head and this is arranged to allow air to pass through the thermostat when the radiator is filled, and to close off… | ||
| scan0060 | General arrangement drawing of a thermostat assembly. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING NOT TO BE SCALED. FOR STANDARD Nº 38984 THE THERMOMETER POCKET IS DRILLED AND TAPPED 3/8" GAS. FOR STANDARD Nº 39750 THE THERMOMETER POCKET IS UNDRILLED. ALTERATIONS C REDRAWN WITH FLANGE IN… | ||
| scan0061 | Arrangement of a thermostat mounting. | ||
| View original record | THE PACKLESS GLAND CO. LTD., THERMOFLEX WORKS, WINDMILL ROAD, SUNBURY, MIDDLESEX. CHECKED DRAWN DATE: 1.9.34 APP'D ARRANGEMENT OF THERMOSTAT MOUNTING WORKING LENGTH + OR - FACE AREA MACHINED… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce regarding carburettor mixture control. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SUNBURY 406. Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: PACKLESS, SUNBURY COMMON. THE PACKLESS GLAND CO., LTD. MAKERS OF THERMOFLEX Bellows and Shaft Seals. THERMOFLEX WORKS.… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter to The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. regarding carburetter mixture control performance. | ||
| View original record | +5080 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.2/KW. 1st September, 1934. The Packless Gland Co., Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. For the attention of Mr. Martin-Hurst. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. requesting a progress update on carburetter mixture controls for a Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | X208 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.17/KW. 20th September, 1934. The Packless Gland Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. For the attention of Mr. Martin-Hurst. Dear Sirs, Carburetter Mixture Controls. We… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter to Gabriel Manufacturing Co. inquiring about the leakage-proof design of their sample petrol flexes. | ||
| View original record | X 208 Exptl. Dept. Hs/BWG.16/KW. 21st September, 1934. The Gabriel Manufacturing Co., Columbia Avenue, Edgeware, Middlesex. Dear Sirs, With reference to the sample petrol flexes which you recently… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter from Gabriel Manufacturing Co. describing the manufacturing and testing process of Titeflex Petrol Pipes. | ||
| View original record | GABRIEL MANUFACTURING Co. (H.C.MINTER) Telephone EDGWARE 1369 COLUMBIA AVENUE, EDGWARE,(MIDDX) Telegrams "SNUBBERIZE, EDGWARE" MANUFACTURERS OF FLEXIBLE METALLIC HOSE THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR… | ||
| scan0067 | The second page of a letter from Gabrile Manufacturing Co. about a product demonstration. | ||
| View original record | . 2 . precision job, and we can only say that should you ever be in London and we happen to be running, we should be glad to make an appointment with you, show you the machine and "Titeflex" in the… | ||
| scan0068 | Promotional leaflet for Titeflex all-metal flexible hose and tubing. | ||
| View original record | TITEFLEX PETROL PIPES For MOTOR BICYCLES MOTOR CARS MOTOR BUSES MOTOR TRUCKS MOTOR BOATS AEROPLANES TITEFLEX OIL PIPES For MOTOR BICYCLES MOTOR CARS MOTOR BUSES MOTOR TRUCKS MOTOR BOATS AEROPLANES… | ||
| scan0069 | Instructions for applying and soldering couplings to Titeflex metal hose, including size and specification tables. | ||
| View original record | Tite flex DIRECTIONS FOR APPLYING AND SOLDERING COUPLINGS TO "TITEFLEX METAL HOSE." FIG. 1 SOLDER SOLDER SOLDER TITEFLEX METAL HOSE is finished with a braided wire covering specially designed and… | ||
| scan0070 | Product catalog page for Tite Flex flexible metal hose and adapters, detailing their construction, application, and specifications. | ||
| View original record | [PAGE 13] TITE FLEX ADAPTERS When a Nut and Nipple is required, or when an existing Union has to be fitted to Tite Flex Pipe, the complete assembly is made up of three parts 1—The Tite Flex Hose 2—The… | ||
| scan0071 | Brochure detailing the construction, features, and applications of Tite Flex all-metal hose. | ||
| View original record | TITE FLEX ALL METAL HOSE TITE FLEX ALL METAL HOSE Tite flex Installed as Petrol, Oil and Air Fuel Lines on Trucks Tite flex Installed as Fuel and Air Lines on Industrial Oil Burner Tite flex all-metal… | ||
| scan0072 | Technical leaflet describing the construction, properties, and applications of Tite Flex all-metal hoses. | ||
| View original record | TITE FLEX ALL METAL HOSE Tite flex Installed as Fuel and Air Line on Domestic Oil Burner In all types of flexible tubing either a twisting action or torsion strain has a tendency to produce a movement… | ||
| scan0073 | Informational leaflet on the features, construction, and application of Tite flex all metal hose. | ||
| View original record | TITE FLEX ALL METAL HOSE Tite flex Installed as Petrol, Oil and Air Fuel Lines on Buses Where great flexibility is desired, single fine wire braid is supplied on Tite flex and a double braid where the… | ||
| scan0074 | Product information sheet for Tite flex all-metal hoses, detailing applications, features, and ordering instructions. | ||
| View original record | TITE FLEX ALL METAL HOSE Tite flex Applications. Automobiles : Fuel lines for Touring Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Motor-boats, Dirigibles and Aeroplanes. Petrol, oil and water lines for petrol engines,… | ||
| scan0075 | Promotional document for Tite Flex all-metal hose, detailing its features and applications. | ||
| View original record | TITE FLEX ALL METAL HOSE TITE FLEX ALL METAL HOSE Tite flex Installed as Petrol, Oil and Air Fuel Lines and Air Cleaner Line On Industrial Power Units Tite flex Installed as Petrol, Oil and Air Fuel… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in delivering Thermostatic Mixture Controls for the Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SUNBURY 456 (4 LINES) Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: PACKLESS, SUNBURY COMMON. THE PACKLESS GLAND CO., LTD. MAKERS OF THERMOFLEX Bellows and Shaft Seals. THERMOFLEX… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of carburetter mixture controls. | ||
| View original record | x208 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.16/KW. 25th September, 1934. The Packless Gland Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. Your Ref: WMH/CH. Dear Sirs, Carburetter Mixture Controls. We are in receipt of… | ||
| scan0078 | Engine breakdown on Bentley Chassis B-1-AE and the proposed modification to the air cleaner support bracket. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Mx. Hd. Rm. BY.15/N.3.10.34. Re: Owner's Complaint Report No.54 Bentley Chassis B-1-AE - Bentley Motors Demonstration. ------------------------------------------------------ The above report… | ||
| scan0079 | Failure of a stiffening strip on Bentley carburetter air silencers and outlining the required modifications. | ||
| View original record | x208 To Hd. (For Depot Sheet) Hs/Wym.10/KW.4.10.34. Bentley Carburetter Air Silencers. -------------------------------- We have received 2 complaints of the stiffening strip EB.732 on the rear bracket… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding a delay in dispatching a Thermostat for the Bentley Mixture Control. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SUNBURY 456 (4 LINES). Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: THERMOSTAT, SUNBURY COMMON. THE BRITISH THERMOSTAT CO., LTD. Makers of Scientific Instruments. DIRECTORS: M.… | ||
| scan0081 | Internal request to order a flexible petrol pipe for a Bentley for test purposes. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. X208 Hs/Bwg.7/KW. 8.10.34. Will you please order from the Gabriel Manufacturing Co., Columbia Ave., Edgeware, Middlesex, 1. Flexible Petrol Pipe suitable for the Bentley. This is required for… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. concerning a Bentley Mixture Controls unit. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: SUNBURY 456 (4 LINES) Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: PACKLESS, SUNBURY COMMON. THE PACKLESS GLAND CO., LTD. MAKERS OF THERMOFLEX Bellows and Shaft Seals. THERMOFLEX… | ||
| scan0083 | Page 2 of a letter regarding the testing of a bellows unit and suggesting a different material due to difficulties soldering stainless steel. | ||
| View original record | -2- J. A. Leslie Esq., ------------------ When you have checked this first unit, would you be good enough to return the whole thing to me as it stands so that I may make the second one match up to it.… | ||
| scan0084 | 5 HP loss at high speeds due to the Bentley Air Silencer and proposing modifications to the downtake pipe. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x 208 Hs/Smth.8/KW.9.10.34. Bentley Air Silencer. We find that at high speeds we lose something of the order of 5 H.P. owing to restrictions in the air silencer system on the Bentley. We wish… | ||
| scan0085 | Occasional flooding troubles experienced with the Bentley carburetter, focusing on the float mechanism. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. +205 Hs/Bwg.5/KW.10.10.34. Bentley Carburetter. With reference to the occasional flooding troubles experienced on the above. Although we have not had the trouble in this Dept. since the… | ||
| scan0086 | Blueprint of a float chamber, type 2T/RR. | ||
| View original record | ALT. ALTERED FROM REASON DATE SECTION A.B.C. TAPPED 3/8 BSF. FOR PIPE UNION-AIR VENT. 3/8 B.S.P. FOR PETROL UNION. FLOAT CHAMBER. TYPE 2T/R.R THE S.U. Co. ADDERLEY PARK, B'HAM. PART NO. DRAWN DATE 4 -… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding an Automatic Mixture Control unit and the material of its bellows plate. | ||
| View original record | X 208 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.19/KW. 11th October, 1934. The Packless Gland Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. Your Ref: WMH/CH. Dear Sirs, Automatic Mixture Controls. ----------------------- We… | ||
| scan0088 | 'flat spot' in Bentley low-speed acceleration and the solution of fitting a smaller diameter induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Bn. c. to MX X 208 Hs/Rn. 21/KW.12.10.34. Bentley Low Speed Acceleration. ----------------------------- We have noticed a tendency for a flat spot in the… | ||
| scan0089 | Comparative performance tests of different diameter induction pipes on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | TO Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.5/KW.8.10.34. Comparative Tests between Standard Induction Pipe 1.5" dia. and new Induction Pipe 1.375" dia. Comparisons have been taken on two Bentleys, 3-B-IV and B-23-AE, for… | ||
| scan0090 | Performance comparison table for vehicles B-23-AE and 3-B-IV, testing different pipe and carburetor configurations. | ||
| View original record | B-23-AE Old Pipe | New Pipe Std. Carb. 10 - 30 M.P.H. | 9.6 secs. | 8.5 secs. 10 - 40 " | 14.1 " | 13.0 " 10 - 50 " | 18.15 " | 17.4 " 10 - 60 " | 24.67 " | 23.25 " Pistern Hill | 65.8 secs. | 60.5… | ||
| scan0091 | Customer complaints about the slow running of Bentley engines and carburetter adjustments. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs from H. Copies to:- Bly Bt. Re: Bentley Carburetters. We want some guidance to enable us to reply to owners who complain of the slow running of their Bentley engines. We are inclined to think… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter discussing a customer complaint and seeking advice on how to communicate with customers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Another case was that of Mr. Miesegaes who returned his car several times to K. and finally took it to W. about a week ago. If, therefore, you could set forth your views and tell us what you think… | ||
| scan0093 | Report of a test carried out on a Bentley Small Bore Induction Pipe to EX.14528. | ||
| View original record | X230 24.10.34. Report of Test carried out on Bentley Small Bore Induction Pipe to EX.14528. The purpose of the test was to determine whether this induction pipe would affect the maximum speed of the… | ||
| scan0094 | Technical memorandum replying to queries about Bentley carburettors and comparing their performance to Rolls-Royce systems. | ||
| View original record | W/S - H. from HS/Rm. c. to Bly. c. to Bt. < 206 Hs/Rm.4/KW.27.10.34. Bentley Carburetters. Replying to H.17/NM.24.10.34. We consider that you should ask Kingsbury to support some of the statements… | ||
| scan0095 | The compromise between engine idle speed and high-speed performance, particularly concerning the Bentley model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.4/KW.27.10.34. When cars leave the Works the slow running is set for the engine to idle at between 350 and 400 r.p.m. With this setting the idling is not perfectly even, but the engine will… | ||
| scan0096 | Power loss experiments conducted on a Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | 1208 29.10.34. Various Power Loss Experiments on Bentley. The object of these experiments was to find what losses we might expect through Induction restrictions with our latest engines giving a higher… | ||
| scan0097 | Page 2 of a report detailing engine performance tests on air silencers and induction pipes. | ||
| View original record | -2- With the air silencer removed and just the bends fitted the larger Bend gives a slight increase over the standard Bend at 2500 r.p.m., but is below the power output given when the carburetter… | ||
| scan0098 | Comparison of standard and 'R' type cam followers, detailing their effect on valve timing, power, and Mean Effective Pressure. | ||
| View original record | -3- Curve B.V.58 shews a comparison of the standard cam followers and the followers used for the cam shaft recently used having "R" engine cam forms. The radius of the "R" followers is larger than the… | ||
| scan0099 | Standardisation of parts report for a Titeflex all-metal flexible tube. | ||
| View original record | RR 75BN (5H) (57312, 29-12-33) BM. 3/640/2 COMPLETED 6.11.34. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 7.9.34. X No. 208. Drawing No. Part Bought out List Complete. Description of Parts. TITEFLEX ALL… | ||
| scan0100 | Standardisation of parts document noting an externally sourced piece with no tool cost. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF PARTS This is a piece bought from outside and no works tool cost will be involved. From GPC/ #SP/ OP 22/10/34 | ||
| scan0101 | Leakage tests for 'Titeflex' petrol piping after a 10,000-mile standardisation. | ||
| View original record | X208 To Hs/Rm: c. to E. c. to Ey. Hs/Bwg.11/KW.16.11.34. "Titeflex" Petrol Piping. Following up the standardisation of the above after having completed 10,000 miles, we have carried out further tests… | ||
| scan0102 | Issues with snap acceleration on Bentley cars and the testing of different carburettor needles to improve performance. | ||
| View original record | To Mr: +208 Hs/CTS.18/KW.19.11.34. Bentley Carburation - Needles. On the standard Bentley car in cold weather, the snap acceleration is not as good as it could be. This feature is worse on some cars… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. inquiring about the status of automatic mixture controls for a Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | x 208 Exptl: Dept. Hs/Std.7/KW. 14th December, 1934. The Packless Gland Co. Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. Dear Sirs, Automatic Mixture Controls. I understand from Mr. Leslie and Mr. Smith… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter to The Packless Gland, Co.Ltd., requesting an update on the construction of two Bentley mixture controls. | ||
| View original record | x208 Hs/Std.5/MA. 4th January, 1934. The Packless Gland, Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, MIDDLESEX. For the attention of Mr.W.Martin-Hurst. Dear Sir, Automatic mixture controls. We would refer you to… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co., Ltd. regarding the supply and testing of an Automatic Mixture Control unit. | ||
| View original record | STEADMAN Telephone: SUNBURY 456 (4 LINES) Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: PACKLESS, SUNBURY COMMON. THE PACKLESS GLAND CO., LTD. MAKERS OF THERMOFLEX Bellows and Shaft Seals.… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty Automatic Mixture Control unit and a request for a replacement. | ||
| View original record | x 208 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Std.11/KW. 14th January, 1935. The Packless Gland Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. Your Ref: WM-H/DAC. For the attention of Mr. Martin-Hurst. Dear Sirs, Automatic… | ||
| scan0107 | Instructing the dispatch of a Bentley automatic mixture control to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | L208 To RHC. Hs/Std.12/KW.14.1.35. We send you herewith one Bentley automatic mixture control complete with dial test indicator and block. Will you please have this despatched to The Packless Gland… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter from carburetter manufacturer AMAL regarding available down-draught carburetter sizes. | ||
| View original record | Codes: A.B.C. 5th & 6th Editions, Western Union & Bentley's. [Logo Text Left: THE BRITISH CYCLE & MOTOR CYCLE MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS UNION LTD.] [Logo Text Right: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS &… | ||
| scan0109 | Correspondence to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of a capillary tube and agreement to remake a bottom plate in brass. | ||
| View original record | x208 Exptl. Dept. HS/Std.9/KW. 16th January, 1935. The Packless Gland Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. Your Ref: W.M.H/GN. For the attention of Mr. W. Martin-Hurst. Dear Sirs, We thank you… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter from R.A.G. Limited regarding the supply and pricing of carburettors. | ||
| View original record | X208 CUSTOMERS CARS ARE RUN AND DRIVEN BY MEMBERS OF OUR STAFF ENTIRELY AT CUSTOMERS OWN RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY DIRECTORS H. O. BOIS R. A. CARSTIN M. C. MORRIS J. R. COATS. ALL BRITISH CARBURETTER… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter from R.A.G. Limited offering carburetter samples for testing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. say that should you consider carrying out tests with this carburetter we would be very glad to send samples, and to give you any assistance in fitting, should you… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter to The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. chasing the return of two Bentley automatic mixture controls. | ||
| View original record | X205 Hs/Std.4/MA. 2nd February, 1935. The Packless Gland Co.Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury, Middlesex. For the attention of Mr.W.Martin Hurst. Dear Sir, Automatic Mixture control. Referring to your… | ||
| scan0113 | Request to produce a modified induction pipe for a Bentley Competition vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +208 Hs/CTS.2/KW.12.2.35. Bentley Competition Induction Pipe Will you please produce an induction pipe, modified from standard in the following way :- (1) 1.625" main bore. (2) Carb. flanges… | ||
| scan0114 | Request for two jets and jet guides to be made for Bentley Automatic Mixture Controls. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +208 Hs/Std.15/KW.26.2.35. Bentley Automatic Mixture Controls. Will you please have two jets and jet guides made to attached altered prints Hs.1798 and Hs.1799. The jets should each be lapped… | ||
| scan0115 | Request to manufacture an induction pipe for downdraught carburetter tests on a Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +208 Hs/CTS.1/KW. 2.3.35. Induction Pipe for Downdraught Carburetter. We wish to carry out preliminary tests on a Bentley engine, with downdraught carburetters, to get a line of investigation… | ||
| scan0116 | Report comparing a standard induction system with a larger one, detailing their performance characteristics. | ||
| View original record | FILES. x208 8.3.35. Comparison of Induction Systems. The induction systems compared in this report are the standard system having a pipe 1.500 dia, with 1.375 dia. carburetters and EB.618 balance… | ||
| scan0117 | Performance graph comparing three different induction system setups on a B.2 Unit. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON OF INDUCTION SYSTEMS BV.76 B.2 UNIT SPECIFICATION - R.H.C/CP 7/EP 30-1-35 AEROLITE PISTONS H 1 (17.0 ozs.) E.B. 2050 CYLINDER HEAD 7.0:1 COMP. RATIO 1.500 DIA. INLET VALVES, 1.300 EXHAUST… | ||
| scan0118 | Graph comparing induction pipe depression against RPM for three different induction system configurations. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON OF INDUCTION SYSTEMS. B.V.77 B.2 UNIT SPECIFICATION :- R.H.C/CP 7/EP 30-1-35 AEROLITE PISTONS H1 (17.0 OZS) E.B. 2050 CYLINDER HEAD, 7.0:1 COMPRESSION RATIO 1.500 DIA INLET VALVES, 1.300… | ||
| scan0119 | Instruction to alter the pattern for an experimental Bentley induction pipe for Spectre development. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x208 Hs/CTS.19/KW.10.4.35. Bentley Induction Pipe. You are making an experimental induction pipe to EX.18310. For further tests on Spectre development, will you please instruct the pattern to… | ||
| scan0120 | Invoice from Thos. Crump & Co. Ltd. for special gauge glasses and glass bends. | ||
| View original record | Rm Hs S. to Roy. [struck through] G/Cam/CA.9/DN. 8.5.35. We have received an invoice from Thos. Crump & Co. Ltd., Derby, dated the 13th. ult., details of which are shown below. They say these Glasses… | ||
| scan0121 | Requesting information on the location of an improved Bentley S.U. Floatchamber model. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top: +208 File Ruy Bowering - See me E.2/HP.9.5.35 Rm' Typed: To Hs/Rm. re Bentley S.U. Floatchamber. Some little while ago I understood that Skinner had sent over to us for inspection a… | ||
| scan0122 | Requesting an order be passed to Messrs. Thos. Crump & Co.Ltd. for Special Gauge Glasses. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/Cam: X205 Hs/Rm.23/KW.13.5.35. Referring to G/Cam/CA.9/DN.8.5.35, will you please pass an order to Messrs. Thos. Crump & Co.Ltd., for Special Gauge Glasses, details of which are shown… | ||
| scan0123 | Instruction to modify new S.U. carburetter float chambers to the standard 20/25 HP specification. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +208 Hs/Bwg.8/KW.14.5.35. The S.U. Co. have supplied us with a pair of new type carburetter float chambers, which we will hand to you. We want to incorporate the present standard 20/25 HP.… | ||
| scan0124 | The transfer of an induction pipe, carburettors, and air silencer for a 3 1/2 litre unit. | ||
| View original record | To F. Norman. x208 Hs/AFM.24/KW. 24.5.35. Please note, I have taken over from Whyman the induction pipe complete with carburetters and air silencer that belongs to the 3 1/2 litre 1-B-IV unit, with H.… | ||
| scan0125 | Invoice for six No.139 Filters from The S.U. Company and a request for payment authorisation. | ||
| View original record | Hs. +208 P BWNG G/Cam/CA.11/DW.3.6.35 File ok We have received an invoice from The S.U. Company for six No.139 Filters at 1/- each less 50%, which they say were ordered by letter Hs/BWG.15/KW. If… | ||
| scan0126 | Request to issue an official order for S.U.Co. filters for testing on a Bentley Carburetter. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. x208 Hs/Bwg.20/KW.6.6.35. Will you please issue an official order to the S.U.Co. for - 6. No. 139 Filters which we have received for test purposes on the Bentley Carburetter. Hs/Bwg. | ||
| scan0127 | The development and dimensional modifications for Bentley induction pipes for two specific applications. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. No 5 Hs/CTS.16/KW.13.6.35. Induction Pipes. For development of the Bentley induction system, we are at present using a sheet metal pipe, the dimensions of which are suitable for two distinct… | ||
| scan0128 | Instruction to fit a standard thimble filter to all Bentley carburetter float chambers to prevent flooding. | ||
| View original record | +208 To By. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Sit. c. to Mx. c. to Hd. (FOR DEPOT SHEET). Bentley Carburetter Float Chamber Filter. In order to minimise the likelihood of flooding trouble due to… | ||
| scan0129 | Requesting a new design for an air intake bend for a Large Bore Bentley, to be cast in aluminium. | ||
| View original record | X 208 To RHC. Hs/CTS.19/KW.16.9.35. Large Bore Bentley. We have tested the air intake bend HS. 2105 made in sheet steel. Will you please detail a new bend from Hs. 2105, to be cast in alum.… | ||
| scan0130 | Layout and parts for the large bore Bentley induction system. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to E. c. to Hs/CTS. 4208 Hs/Gry.10/KW.18.9.35. LARGE BORE BENTLEY INDUCTION SYSTEM. The layout decided upon for this engine consists as follows :- (1) Induction pipe to Ex.19087/8 with the… | ||
| scan0131 | Modifications to an induction pipe for a 3.500 Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. K208 Hs/CTS.4/KW.18.9.35. 3.500 Bore Bentley. We can now give you details of the final induction pipe required for the larger bore Bentley :- Ex.19087/S modified as follows:- Overhang past the… | ||
| scan0132 | Development of the induction system and carburettors for the 3.500 Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Gry. c. to Hs/Rn. X208 Hs/CTS.3/KW.18.9.35. 3.500 Bore Bentley - Induction System. Induction Pipe Required. Ex.19087/6 modified as follows :- Overhang past the end cylinders (buffer ends)… | ||
| scan0133 | Provisional specifications for intake system components for B-18 and B-19 engine units. | ||
| View original record | -2- Intake Bend. Hs.2105 (sheet metal) has proved to be the right shape. Ex.20017 is to be made, which is a cast alym. version of Hs.2105, incorporating suitable drains, and a connection to the air… | ||
| scan0134 | Improvements to the 3.500' Bore Bentley Induction System and its carburetters. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Gry. K 208 Hs/Rm.13/KW.20.9.35. 3.500" Bore Bentley Induction System. Referring to Salt's note on this subject, I am relying on you to take this matter up with the D.O. and ensure that the… | ||
| scan0135 | Urgent production request for induction pipes and intake bends for a Large Bore Bentley to gain road experience. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hs/CTS. x208 Hs/Gry.7/KW.24.9.35. Large Bore Bentley. Will you please produce - Ex.20027/8. Induction Pipes. 3 off each. Ex.20017/21. Intake Bends 3 sets of parts. These parts are… | ||
| scan0136 | Request to modify a Bentley Induction Pipe from specification Hs.2080 to Hs.2188. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X208 Hs/CTS.11/KW.10.10.35. Bentley Induction Pipe. Hs.2080. We are handing you an existing induction pipe Will you please modify this to Hs.2188. Hs/C.T.Salt. | ||
| scan0137 | Query regarding the sizes for an L.B.2 needle for a Bentley 'G' Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. C.T.S c. Mx. c. ROY/Ms. BY/Cgh.12/G.15.1.36. BENTLEY CHASSIS - 'G' SERIES. With reference to Hs/Rm. 2/KW.30.12.35. we are informed by the S.U. Company that they are unable to trace any record… | ||
| scan0138 | Confirmation of the final pipe dimensions for the Bentley Induction System. | ||
| View original record | To BY/SS. X208 Hs/CTS.6/KW.18.10.35. Bentley Induction System. This is to confirm that the final pipe you are detailing from Ex.20027/8 should have 1.350" inlet branches, to match up with the ports as… | ||
| scan0139 | Potential jamming issue with the float mechanism in larger S.U. carburettors for the Large Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To BY/SS. x208 Hs/CTS.19/KW.21.10.35. Large Bore Bentley (Induction System). With reference to the larger S.U. carburetters (1.625" throttle bore) which you are detailing. As you are aware, we are… | ||
| scan0140 | Instructing the production of three sets of large bore Bentley induction pipes and clarifying drawing number discrepancies. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X208 Hs/Std.17/KW.21.10.35. Will you please instruct three sets of large bore Bentley induction pipes to EB.2629/30. We send you this memo. to remove the confusion caused by… | ||
| scan0141 | Request to supply a complete set of large carburetters and induction pipes for test bed purposes. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X208 Hs/Mths.22/KW.23.10.35. Will you supply one complete set of large Carburetters and Induction Pipes for use on test bed with large bore Bentley units, as we have not a set for test… | ||
| scan0142 | New drawings and associated parts for the Large Bore Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO R.M.C. c. Hs/Gry. V208 BY/CS13/EH.17.10.35. Re Large Bore Bentley Chassis - Inlet Pipes - Sec:5070. Carb. Air Silencer - Sec:5082. Ex.18392 - Cylinder Head. Ex.19087/8 Inlet Pipe. Ex.20017 - Air… | ||
| scan0143 | Weight reduction exercise for Big Bore Bentley Air Silencers by changing material gauges. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Bowers/Mr. Smith. X208 Hs/Wym.15/KW.6.11.35. Re Big Bore Bentley Air Silencers. We are making an effort to get some weight off the above, and would like you to make an air silencer identical in… | ||
| scan0144 | Instruction to manufacture one more Big Bore Bentley air silencer, specifying the use of steel rivets instead of aluminium. | ||
| View original record | X208 Mr.Bowers/Mr.Smith. Hs/Wym.26/KW.11.11.35. Re Big Bore Bentley Air Silencers. Will you please make up one more air silencer to instructions contained in Hs/Wym.15/KW. 6.11.35. as soon as… | ||
| scan0145 | Modifications to air silencers for Big Bore Bentley and 20/25 HP models, detailing changes in materials. | ||
| View original record | X206 To By & E. Hs/Wym.12/KW.19.11.35. Re Big Bore Bentley & 20/25 HP. Air Silencers. With regard to the instructions already given for the above air silencers, we would point out that we have now… | ||
| scan0146 | Drawings for a carburetter air cleaner, silencer, ignition control, and water pump elbow for Large Bore Bentley and 25-HP engines. | ||
| View original record | X808 Lynes Instructed Good Rem 4¼'s Car. & 6 B I EX. c. RHC. c. Hs/Rm. E/JNR.1/HP.23.11.35. Large Bore Bentley and 25-HP. Please receive herewith:- LeC.4818 showing the carburetter air cleaner and… | ||
| scan0147 | The new L.O.P. for the carburetter on the Large Bore Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHG c. F c. Hs/Gry. K208 HY/CS19/EH.26.11.35. Re Large Bore Bentley Chassis - Carburetter - Section 5080. Please receive herewith the following new L.O.P. to be instructed up as required. E.B.2705… | ||
| scan0148 | Test results for a Large Bore Bentley fitted with large carburettors, comparing different cylinder heads and needles. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. x 208 HS/FD.23/KW.13.12.35. Large Bore Bentley fitted with Large Carburetters. We have carried out a series of tests on the large bore Bentley to determine the best needles for production… | ||
| scan0149 | Providing blueprints and drawings for a Large Bore Bentley air silencer. | ||
| View original record | [Illegible Stamp] c. Hs/Gry. X208 BY/CS7/EH.17.12.35. Re Large Bore Bentley - Air Silencer - Sec:5082. LeC.4818 - 7" dia. Air Silencer. Further to our memo' BY/CS19/EH.10.12.35., please receive… | ||
| scan0150 | The comparative performance tests of L.B.1 and L.B.2 needles on a B-56-BN Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X208 Hs/GWH.5/KW.24.12.35. B-56-BN Bentley. We were satisfied from our tests that the L.B.1 needle gave the most satisfactory results for acceleration, maximum speed, slow running. The L.B.2… | ||
| scan0151 | Testing of L.B.1 and L.B.2 needles for the Big Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Mr. 1208 Hs/Rm.2/KW.30.12.35. Big Bore Bentley. There is a certain amount of discussion as to whether the L.B.1 or the L.B.2 needles give the best results on the big bore car. Obviously… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter providing the dimensions for an L.B.2 carburettor needle for the Bentley 'G' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | To By. K208 Hs/CTS.1/KW.20.1.36. Bentley Chassis - 'G' series. In answer to your BY/Cgh.12/G.15.1.36. The L.B.2 needle referred to by you was supplied by the S.U.Co. at the same time as the L.B.1… | ||
| scan0153 | Standardisation of parts for a lightened air silencer. | ||
| View original record | RR 7559 (SH) (69654. 19-9-34) BM. 3/1832/5. COMPLETED 30.1.36. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 15.6.35. X No. 208. Drawing No. EB.2577 Part Arrg t. List EB.2557 Description of Parts. LIGHTENED… | ||
| scan0154 | Cost estimation for extra jigs, tools, and equipment and the proposed production implementation. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION OF PARTS X Est. cost of extra jigs, tools and equipment (Sft/Ws.15.9.35)£26.0.0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st chassis in "G" series, (Sft/GH.17.9.35) without scrap. | ||
| scan0155 | Questioning the new throttle stop arrangement on Large Bore Bentley carburettors. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to By. X208 Hs/Swdl.5/KW.7.2.36. Large Bore Bentley. We cannot understand why the throttle stop of the carburetters is now fixed on the front carburetter and not on the rear, as was the case… | ||
| scan0156 | High cost of the Vokes Air Filter EB.2772 for the Bentley and seeking alternatives. | ||
| View original record | TO E. [struck through] a. to BY c. to HS. Rm x208 ROY/Dnl/MG28.2.36 Bentley The Vokes Air Filter EB.2772 on the Air Silencer is very expensive. They have quoted 7/10d each for the Filter on the… | ||
| scan0157 | Request to detail and produce a modified induction pipe for a High Power Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x208 Hs/CTS.16/KW.5.3.36. High Power Bentley. Will you please detail and produce an induction pipe as follows :- Main dimensions as Ex.20937, but modified as follows - To take 3 carburettors,… | ||
| scan0158 | Proposal outlining cost savings for the Bentley Air Silencer by substituting materials. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. & E. c. to By. Hs/Wym.14/KW.27.3.36. Bentley Air Silencer. We have been making an effort during the last few weeks to reduce the cost of the Bentley air silencer without in any way affecting… | ||
| scan0159 | Confirming agreement on a scheme to reduce the cost of the Bentley air silencer. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. Wor. By. Sft. Da. Hs/Wym. E/JNR. E/Psn. E.3/HP.27.3.36. Bentley Air Silencer. Referring to your memo Hs/Wym.14/KW.27.3.36, this confirms that we are in agreement with the proposed scheme for… | ||
| scan0160 | Request to slow production of the current Bentley carburetter air silencer pending a modified design. | ||
| View original record | Rm Wor. c. B. c. Hs. L208 BY/Cgh.13/G.30.3.36. BENTLEY CARBURETTER AIR SILENCER. With reference to Wor.3/T.30.3.36. we are requesting the Works and Order Office to go slow on the production of the… | ||
| scan0161 | Providing sketches for a Bentley Air Silencer's metallic wool air filter element. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Hs/Whyman. X208 E/PSN.2/MN.30.3.36. Rm Bentley Air Silencer. Further to E's memo. E.3/HP.27.3.36, we send you herewith sketches illustrating the metallic wool air filter element… | ||
| scan0162 | The cost reduction and production of a Bentley Air Silencer. | ||
| View original record | For c. Hs. By Rm x208 E/Lid.1/HP.30.3.36. re Bentley/Air Silencer. Referring to Wor.T.30.3.36, we have today issued instructions to BY embodying the suggestions for reducing the cost of the Bentley… | ||
| scan0163 | Negative results of tests on a Bentley using large carburetters and induction pipes. | ||
| View original record | X208 To Mx. Large Carburetters & Induction Pipes on the Bentley. We have now completed some tests on the Bentley in which we show that there is little or no gain in top speed from using large… | ||
| scan0164 | Slow running engine vibration tests using different carburetter and induction pipe configurations. | ||
| View original record | Hs/FD.15/KW.6.4.36. 6-B-IV. Slow running tests to ascertain the values of - (1) Small carburetters and small induction pipe. (2) Large carburetters and small induction pipe. (3) Large carburetters and… | ||
| scan0165 | Acceleration test results and conclusions for different carburetter and induction pipe configurations. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FD.15/KW.6.4.36. Acceleration tests have also been carried out on Shardlow Rd., and an average figure taken both ways with the following results :- 10 - 30 MPH. 10 - 40 MPH. 10 - 50 MPH. 10-60… | ||
| scan0166 | Performance test results for car models 6-B-IV and 3-B-IV at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.14/KW.2.4.36. 6-B-IV & 3-B-IV at Brooklands 31.3.36. & 1.4.36. Car Weights. 6-B-IV 3-B-IV. | | Time | Lap Speed | Time | 1/2 mile Speed | |---|---|---|---|---| | 3-B-IV with unit from… | ||
| scan0167 | Comparison of engine performance traces under various ignition, RPM, pipe, and carburetter settings. | ||
| View original record | 1/2 RETARD 350 R.P.M. SMALL PIPE. SMALL CARBURETTERS FULLY ADVANCED 450 R.P.M SMALL PIPE. SMALL CARBURETTERS. 1/2 RETARD 350 R.P.M SMALL PIPE. LARGE CARBURETTERS FULLY ADVANCED. 450 R.P.M. SMALL PIPE.… | ||
| scan0168 | Replacement blueprint for the Bentley II Chassis carburetter air silencer assembly. | ||
| View original record | To R.M.O. c. Hs/Wym. V208 BY/CS5/EH.17.4.36. Re Bentley II Chassis - Carburetter Air Silencer - Section 5082. Further to our memo' BY/CS6/EH.9.4.36., please receive herewith blue prints of the… | ||
| scan0169 | Details and drawings of an auxiliary carburetter system for improving the slow running of old Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | W/K - KC. x206 Hs/JBD.14/KW.19.8.36. I have been talking to-day with a Mr. Salt, who is doing some work on the Bentley slow running here. I told him I thought you had some arrangement on the old… | ||
| scan0170 | Materials and design for filter elements used in air intake silencers. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Whyman. Copy to Hs/Rm. De BY RMC. x200 WYMAN File E/PSN.1/MN.28.8.36. Filter Elements for Air Intake Silencers. We send you herewith a preliminary print of LeC 5254 of a metal wool type of… | ||
| scan0171 | Results of testing filter elements for air intake silencers in different fuels. | ||
| View original record | To E/Psn. x 208 Hs/Wym.24/KW.31.8.36. Filter Elements for Air Intake Silencers. In reply to the last paragraph contained in E/Psn.1/MN.28.8.36, the sample element has been immersed in Ethyl petrol for… | ||
| scan0172 | Modified air silencer filter element for the 25/30 and Bentley chassis, requesting a detailed drawing. | ||
| View original record | To- BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Dr. RHC. Hs/Whyman. ---------------- E/PSN.1/MN.21.9.36. 25/30 and Bentley Air Silencer Filter Elements. We send you herewith LeC.5254 and a sample of a modified type of air… | ||
| scan0173 | Standardisation of an air silencer by changing from aluminium to steel to reduce cost. | ||
| View original record | RR 755B (10H) 88620 12-8-35 W.H.K. 21800 COMPLETED 30.11.36. BENTLEY STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date: 5.10.36 (Handwritten amendment: 16.11.36) No. 208. Drawing No. Description of Parts: AIR SILENCER… | ||
| scan0174 | Cost estimate and production feasibility note for jigs and equipment for the 'K' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | Est. cost of jigs and equipment (Sft/Ws.13.10.36)£20.0.0. Could be brought on to production at the 1st chassis in "K" series (Sft/GH.14.10.36) without scrap. | ||
| scan0175 | Blueprint showing the design for a supercharger and induction pipes for a large bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | L&C 5282 SUPERCHARGER AND INDUCTION PIPES FOR LARGE BORE BENTLEY SCALE 1/4 BIFURCATED HEADER OUTLET TO SUCTION SIDE OF WATER PUMP INLET PIPE REDUCED IN DIAMETER & MODIFIED END OF PIPE CHAMFERED SHORT… | ||
| scan0176 | Suggestion to simplify the carburetter throttle coupling on the 4¼ Litre Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | RHC. from Rm/CTS. E. c. to HPS. c. to JS/Tnr γ 208 Rm/CTS.4/AP.10.2.37. 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS Carburetter Controls. A suggestion has been put forward by the Works, that the coupling between the… | ||
| scan0177 | The performance gains from fitting six Amal carburetters to 3.5 and 4.25 litre Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | To Rm South Plat FRH P & Dec 6. 8. 37 Effect of Six Carburetters on Bentley A standard 3½ litre Bentley was run with the standard induction system & six Amal carburetters. Then the tests were repeated… | ||
| scan0178 | Engine modifications testing different carburettor setups and a T.T. cylinder head, noting effects on airflow and power. | ||
| View original record | 2 remembered that on the standard engine the valves, ports, & induction system are all scaled up, whereas when six carburettors were used the same instruments (1 3/16" choke dia) were employed on both… | ||
| scan0179 | Analysis of the effects of carburettor size and enlarged inlet valve ports on engine power and torque. | ||
| View original record | 3 increase in carburettor size would give any more power. A considerable drop in low speed torque is noted. This is a characteristic on all the six carburettor systems, due probably to too rich a… | ||
| scan0180 | List of conclusions regarding engine induction system losses and efficiency. | ||
| View original record | 4 The following conclusions. ① Losses due to the induction system & carburetters will be about 20 BHP. ② Losses due to port restrictions are about 15 BHP. ③ The large bore induction system (1 7/8") is… | ||
| scan0181 | Impracticality of gaining power by freezing the induction system. | ||
| View original record | 2 The way of pulling up power by freezing up the induction system, is of very little practical use, as consideration of starting, slow running, adjustment of Throttles, expense etc all tell against… | ||
| scan0182 | Performance graph comparing two different carburetter systems for a 3½ Litre Bentley engine, unit B.7. | ||
| View original record | 3½ LITRE BENTLEY. - UNIT B.7 COMPARISON OF CARBURETTER SYSTEMS FIG. I INDUCTION SYSTEMS. 1. Two S.U. CARBS 1 3/8" BORE AND STANDARD INDUCTION PIPE. 2. SIX AMAL CARBS 1 3/16" BORE AND NO INDUCTION… | ||
| scan0183 | Performance graph comparing two carburettor systems on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley B14 engine. | ||
| View original record | 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY - UNIT B14 COMPARISON OF CARBURETTER SYSTEMS FIG. II INDUCTION SYSTEMS. 1. TWO S.U. CARBS. 1 1/2" BORE AND STANDARD INDUCTION PIPE. 2. SIX AMAL CARBS 1 3/16" BORE AND NO INDUCTION… | ||
| scan0184 | Performance graph comparing three different carburettor systems on a 4¼ Litre Bentley engine, unit B14. | ||
| View original record | 4¼ LITRE BENTLEY - UNIT B14 COMPARISON OF CARBURETTER SYSTEMS FIG. III. INDUCTION SYSTEMS. 1. Two S.U. CARBS 1 7/8 BORE ON T.T. INDUCTION PIPE 2. Six AMAL CARBS 1 3/16 BORE AND NO INDUCTION PIPE. 3.… | ||
| scan0185 | Petrol leaks from the float chamber lid of a Bentley S.U. carburetter due to a machining fault. | ||
| View original record | HS. Rm. RHC. 208 Kingsbury - May 11/1937. BENTLEY S.U. CARBURETTER. There have been odd cases with the 3½-litre, of petrol leaks from the float chamber lid. The machining for the banjo for the… | ||
| scan0186 | Service complaints about Bentley throttle control sticking. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. c. to E. c. to By. c. to RM. c. to RHC. 208 also 1113 Rm/GWH.6/JH.22.5.37. Service Complaints. Bentley Throttle Control Sticking. The complaints of the throttle sticking on Bentley carburettors… | ||
| scan0187 | Complaints about Bentley S.U. carburetter float chamber covers being too thin. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/GWH. from RHC/Cy. c. to Rm. c. to RHC. c. to Hs. 208 COMPLAINTS FROM KINGSBURY. BENTLEY S.U. CARBURETTER. On looking into this complaint, we find that early in Bentley production when the… | ||
| scan0188 | Service complaint memo about sticking throttle controls on Bentley carburettors and a proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. c. to Fs. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to RWS. 208 Rm/GWH.6/JH.22.5.37. Service Complaints. Bentley Throttle Control Sticking. The complaints of the throttle sticking on Bentley carburettors is due… | ||
| scan0189 | Replacement throttle control parts for the Bentley Chassis, specifically a bracket and spring. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/GR. X 208 Rm/GR.2/MH.28.10.37. RE BENTLEY CHASSIS - INLET PIPES - SECTION 5070 CARBURETTER - SECTION 5080 Lower Stressed Throttle Return Spring. Section 5070. E.B.3428 Bracket -… | ||
| scan0190 | Sticking throttle issues in Bentley cars and a proposed spring-based solution. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/IMW. c. Da. Rm/IMW.2/MH.13.12.37. BENTLEY THROTTLE SPRINGS. All Bentley throttles are prone to sticking so that the idling speed is different every time the accelerator is released.… | ||
| scan0191 | Response regarding complaints of a sticking throttle spring on a Bentley II chassis, suggesting modifications. | ||
| View original record | 208 To Hd. Rm/GR.23/JH.22.4.38. BENTLEY II CHASSIS. With reference to the throttle spring on the above chassis in regard to complaints of sticking. We note that you are using at present the spring and… | ||
| scan0192 | Confirmation to produce a drawing for an experimental cast aluminium intake bend for a 4¼-litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 208 To By/Ald. from Rm/CTS. Rm/CTS.3/MH.3.8.38. BENTLEY AIR INTAKE. This is to confirm that you will produce a drawing for an experimental intake bend, to be made in cast Aluminium. This is for use on… | ||
| scan0193 | Requesting tests be conducted on an outside air intake for a Bentley, with instructions for carburetor adjustment. | ||
| View original record | 208 To Rm/GR. from Rm. Rm.3/MH.8.8.38. With a view to ascertaining the effect of an outside air intake on the snap opening on the Bentley, we should like you to conduct tests rigging up an outside air… | ||
| scan0194 | Parts list for a Bentley 11 Air Silencer modification to suit larger carburetters. | ||
| View original record | HPS. (crossed out) Rm. (crossed out) Rm/Cts. (crossed out) 208 BY/Ald.10/G.24.8.38. BENTLEY 11. AIR SILENCER. SECTION 5082. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following with an extra print… | ||
| scan0195 | Performance comparison experiments for a Bentley II with a standard air intake versus an external air intake, including acceleration test results. | ||
| View original record | 208 To By. c. to Hs. c. to Da. Rm/GR.3/JH.29.8.38. BENTLEY II. EXTERNAL AIR INTAKE. Experiments carried out to compare Bentley perform-ance with a standard air intake to the carburetters and with an… | ||
| scan0196 | Report comparing standard and external air intakes, detailing temperature readings and performance conclusions. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/GR.3/JH.29.8.38. Temperatures under fast running conditions. Standard Air Intake. External Air Intake. Air at carburetters 40°C. 19°C. under bonnet air 43°C. 43°C. external air. 18°C. 17°C.… | ||
| scan0197 | Slow running adjustment method for 4 1/4 Litre Bentley carburetter throttles. | ||
| View original record | 208 aho 1113 To G.W.H. from Rm/CTS. 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY. SLOW RUNNING ADJUSTMENT. On the new B.V. we wish to make use of past experience to incorporate the best possible method of maintaining… | ||
| scan0198 | Inquiry regarding instances of throttle sticking after fitting a lower stressed throttle spring, piece No. EB.3429. | ||
| View original record | 208. To By. from Rm. c. Da. c. GWH. W/K. Rm.1/MH.31.3.39. With reference to attached. We understand that a lower stressed throttle spring was fitted on production from 99th. in 'L', piece No. EB.3429.… | ||
| scan0199 | Slow running adjustment for the 4 1/4-Litre Bentley, specifically concerning the throttle stops and return spring. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from Rm/CTS. c. Da. Rm/CTS.1/MH.29.3.39. 4 1/4-LITRE BENTLEY. SLOW RUNNING ADJUSTMENT. For some considerable time opinion has been varied regarding the most suitable method of coupling the… | ||